Al Weber
ArboristSite Member
I had a soft maple fall in a recent windstorm and when I began to buck it up to move it out of my access road, I found a lot of spalting in it. I salvaged 3 logs ranging in length from 6' to 10', roughly 12" diameter at the butt end. I coated the ends with Anchor Seal but then got to thinking maybe that wasn't a good idea as the maybe the spalting will continue. Right now, probably 20-25% of the cross sections show spalting. Obviously I can cut a couple of inches off each end if sealing them is not the thing to do. How best to handle these? I think the tree has been dead for 1-2 years if that is of any help.
I know these logs won't yield much spalted lumber but I use it in door panels and jewelry box tops and sides so small pieces suffice for my needs.
I know these logs won't yield much spalted lumber but I use it in door panels and jewelry box tops and sides so small pieces suffice for my needs.